Been working this area since the spring. I have over 100 videos of bucks n does. Come in during morning, afternoon and evening. I enter from the west and face the east. Wind always blows north to south and vice versa 95 percent of the time. I have hardwoods to the left and swamp to the right and I’m sitting in the funnel in between them. I have found old rubs all coming from the hardwoods to the swamp direction and have millions of tracks. I’m very excited and hope are high for the season. Have a look.
It does look like a promising ambush point, but you need to be aware of a few more things...
- Wind direction might be slightly different by October, if you are planning to do an archery hunt. It might change again for November's gun season, or simply be different than "north-south" on the specific day that you get out.
- Your stand looks well protected and you will not be that easily detected if you are shooting a gun or a crossbow, but they might see you moving if you have to pull back the string of a bow.
- If you are facing east, the sun will be in your face in the morning, and you will be more visible yourself.
- You mention a "swamp" nearby and that worries me a bit. Many deer have been lost because they ran deep into a swampy area after getting shot. Tracking a wounded animal in thick, swampy terrain can be challenging.
You need to walk around more and get as big a picture as you can from that whole area. Map it, take notes, mark trails, and be ready for "surprises" because deer can be full of surprises!
By mid-September you should be done walking around and spreading your own scent everywhere. If you're hunting where I think you are, then look into buying additional tags because they are available.
GOOD LUCK and I look forward to seeing your successful hunt report.
During the fall hunting season Majority of times it is a North-south vice versa wind. When it does change I have a back up Stan always for that wind set up.
As for the sun coming up in the east, you’re absolutely right. I purposely put up the stand in the morning so I could position it accordingly. If your looking at the stand head on like the pic, the left side of it I left “ sun blockers” for that reason. Completely blocks it out. So I’m golden there.
That bush, swamp, etc I literally have been balls deep in. Lol I know every inch of that damn place. Good and the bad lol. If and when a deer goes in there, you best believe I’m going in there after it. Fingers crossed on they go the other way.
As for surprises, this is the first season myself or anyone will hunt this area of our farm. I’m excited, nervous, full of I hopes and we’ll see’s. I’m looking forward to posting some success this fall.
You ARE golden then, just like you say!
It's your own private property so it should remain un-disturbed and you will have control.
Having multiple options is also great.
- If you are facing east, the sun will be in your face in the morning, and you will be more visible yourself.
VERY good point !!!!
Same for facing west for the evening hunts.....I have no choice becasue the winds are predominantly from the west ...so there is about 45 minutes that the sun is in my eyes and limits my shots to about 20 yds until it sets below the tree line. Not a biggy as it's usually about an hour before last light.
I limit myself to once a week or once every two weeks just to check cameras there. Going to throw a feeder on a tree shortly and put some big n j feed in it. For rest of July-beginning of September. Then I’ll transition over to the corn for the fall season. Once September rolls around I’ll go in one time at the beginning to load up the feed. Then one more time week before season starts just to top it up. Then it’s game on. September will be quiet time at the farm. No gun shooting, going through the bush frequently, nothing. Till that time it will be quick refills at all the stands and that’s it. Slowly start to limit the visits so they get more and more comfortable, calm and natural in there.
I limit myself to once a week or once every two weeks just to check cameras there. Going to throw a feeder on a tree shortly and put some big n j feed in it. For rest of July-beginning of September. Then I’ll transition over to the corn for the fall season. Once September rolls around I’ll go in one time at the beginning to load up the feed. Then one more time week before season starts just to top it up. Then it’s game on. September will be quiet time at the farm. No gun shooting, going through the bush frequently, nothing. Till that time it will be quick refills at all the stands and that’s it. Slowly start to limit the visits so they get more and more comfortable, calm and natural in there.
Hmmmm...Interesting.
What do you suppose Alberta Fishn Feathers would think of your blatantly illegal baiting itinerary?
Hmmmm...Interesting.
What do you suppose Alberta Fishn Feathers would think of your blatantly illegal baiting itinerary?
WTF....are you just here to stir the pot ??? Who gives a rats arse what Alberta thinks ?? Have at it guys....too hot to make popcorn !!
Keep at it Marky.mark....
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WTF....are you just here to stir the pot ??? Who gives a rats arse what Alberta thinks ?? Have at it guys....too hot to make popcorn !!
Keep at it Marky.mark....
Oops my bad.....must be a different marky mark,not the know it all from Edmonton with a million posts on AB forums,my apologies.
FWIW though,baiting deer is illegal in Alberta....as it should be.We actually need to learn how to hunt deer here,not just feed em n shoot em with their head in a bucket. :P
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